Ash Road is in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 3SX is located in the Kingsteignton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 3SU, TQ12 3QH, TQ12 3SW, TQ12 3SY, TQ12 3SA, TQ12 3SS, TQ12 3SN, TQ12 3GZ, TQ12 3QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 3SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 37% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 43.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 46.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 35.8% | -7.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.7% | 20.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 28.8% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 97.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Road was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Kingsteignton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Kingsteignton East and the 209th highest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ash Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2026-01-30 | £221,414 |
| 22 Ash Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-08-29 | £225,441 |
| 37 Ash Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-06-16 | £181,153 |
| 28 Ash Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-20 | £250,315 |
| 8 Ash Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2024-11-22 | £177,245 |
TQ12 3SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Church Street , Kingsteignton TQ12 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milber Community Infant School and Nursery Sandringham Road , Buckland TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsbury School 90 Torquay Road , TQ12 2JD | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School 9 Courtenay Road , TQ12 1HP | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldstone School College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Hill School South Road , TQ12 1HH | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leisure Lounge | Winners 2000 Fitness Ltd Greenhill Way Kingsteignton Devon | 452 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 1,014 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Greenhill Retail Park Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 1,020 yd | |
| The Grandstand Beefeater Grill | Premier Inn Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 1,020 yd | |
| Newton Abbot Racecourse | Newton Abbot Racecourse Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | Fore Street Kingsteignton Devon | 509 yd | |
| Passage House Inn | Passage House Hackney Lane Kingsteignton | 619 yd | |
| Oakford Club | 10 Oakford Place Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 687 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 687 yd | |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club Ltd | Rackerhayes Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot Devon | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain | 4 Oakford Kingsteignton Devon | 687 yd | |
| New Fung Sing | 55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 4 Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 650 yd | |
| Lidl | Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 691 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | 11 Pottery Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 702 yd | |
| Tesco | Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teignbridge Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Greenhill Way | indoor bowls | 397 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Newton Abbot) GREENHILL WAY | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Racecourse (Closed) Newton Road | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Homers Lane Homers Lane | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Cloud 9 Fitness Centre (Newton Abbot) (Closed) Newton Road | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.